Gentile said under current law workers have the right to turn down union membership but are required to make fair-share payments for representation that is provided by the union.

"This legislation would result in lower wages, diminished benefits and unsafe working conditions for all workers.The Ohio Legislature should be focused on ways to improve our economy not weaken it," said Gentile.

In addition to the two so-called "Right to Work" bills that have been introduced, a resolution also has been put forward that would take the measure to the ballot to allow voters to decide.

Voters in 2011 overwhelmingly rejected SB5, a bill that would have eliminated collective bargaining for public employees, according to Gentile.

"We have already had this debate in the state of Ohio and the voters delivered a clear message that they support the rights of workers to bargain for fair wages, good benefits and safe working conditions. The Legislature should respect the wishes of the people they represent," said Gentile.